correlation

a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other doescorrelation (between A and B)There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.correlation (of A with B)the correlation of social power with wealthSee related entries:Experiments and researchWord Originmid 16th cent.: from medieval Latincorrelatio(n-), from cor-

‘together’

+ relatio, from referre

‘bring back’

, from re-

‘back’

+ ferre

‘bring’

.Extra examplesA strong correlation exists between the fatness of parents and their children.The second group of measurements had a high correlation with the first.The study showed a significant correlation between smoking and heart disease.The study showed a significant correlation between the baby’s sleeping position and the risk of cot death.the correlation between speed and risk of accidentthe correlation of height with weight